Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
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A husband and wife meet at the mental health clinic to make an appointment for family therapy. Suddenly, the wife begins to sob loudly. As the nurse approaches, the husband says, 'I guess we just don't get along.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Acknowledging the emotional impact on both spouses fosters therapeutic communication without judgment. Options A, B, and C are less effective: A focuses only on the wife, B dismisses the situation, and C may provoke defensiveness.